Accident Report Detail

Accident Summary Nr: 200900918 - Electric Shock - Direct Contact with Energized Conductor

Accident Summary Nr: 200900918 -- Report ID: 0418400 -- Event Date: 07/16/2001
Inspection Nr	Date Opened	SIC	NAICS	Establishment Name
303768915	07/17/2001	1799	0	Aegis Environmental, Inc

Abstract: A construction laborer was working from a fiberglass extension ladder, using an 0.9-meter metal crowbar to remove the fascia, soffit, and attic vent louver from the gable end of a housing unit. He contacted the 120/240-volt service drop conductors that were next to where he was working, and he was electrocuted.

Keywords: E GI III, EXTENSION LADDER, SERVICE CONDUCTOR, ELECTRICAL, ELECTROCUTED, LADDER, CONSTRUCTION, ELECTRIC CONDUCTOR

Accident Details
End Use		Project Type		Project Cost	Stories	Non-building Height	Fatality
Multi-family dwelling		Alteration or rehabilitation		$50,000 to $250,000	1		X

Employee Details
Employee #	Inspection Nr	Age	Sex	Degree of Injury	Nature of Injury	Occupation	Construction
1	303768915			Fatality	Electric Shock	Construction laborers	Distance of Fall: feet Worker Height Above Ground/Floor: feet Cause: Demolition Fatality Cause: Electrocution by touching exposed wire/source

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